Lawrence, MA According to Cambridge College and Lincoln Property Company, the college has signed an 8,300 s/f lease at 280 Merrimack St. The building is owned by Lupoli Companies’ Riverwalk Properties. During lease negotiations, Cambridge College was represented by Jeffrey Moore and Ken Oppenheim of Lincoln Property Co. Lupoli Companies was represented by Gerry-Lynn Darcy, vice president of real estate at Lupoli Companies.

“We are thrilled to be of assistance to Cambridge College as they open their new facility this September at Riverwalk Properties. After an extensive search, Riverwalk was the clear best option due its prime location, amenities, and local transportation for the students and staff of Cambridge College. It was a pleasure working Gerry-Lynn Darcy and the rest of the team at Lupoli Companies” said Ken Oppenheim, assistant vice president at Lincoln Property Co.

280 Merrimack Street - Lawrence, MA

Riverwalk Properties is an asset of Lupoli Cos., the owner and developer of several mixed-use properties that encompass more than 3.6 million s/f of commercial space.

“We are honored that Cambridge College has selected Riverwalk Properties as the location for their expansion north of Boston. As a leader and pioneer in adult learning, Cambridge College has shown an unparalleled commitment to the area’s diverse culture and we are thrilled to help facilitate their growth and development. Our Riverwalk Campus is home to more than 200 successful and innovative businesses and we expect that Cambridge College will capitalize on a natural synergy that exists when educational advancement and career growth are cornerstones of a harmonious mixed-use environment”, said Sal Lupoli, CEO and president of Lupoli Cos.

Cambridge College offers flexible undergraduate and graduate degree programs across six locations nationwide in Cambridge, Springfield, and Lawrence, MA, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Inland Empire, CA. In addition to the new Lawrence location, Cambridge College has signed a lease to consolidate their Cambridge locations to one space at Hood Park in Charlestown, MA. Lincoln Property Company also facilitated this transaction.

Cambridge College is dedicated to providing academically excellent, time-efficient, and cost-effective higher education for a diverse population of adult learners for whom these opportunities may have been limited or denied. Founded in 1971, Cambridge College is a private non-profit institution of higher education accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEAC) and all programs are authorized by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education. Recognized as a pioneer in providing quality affordable higher education to adult learners, Cambridge College offers flexible undergraduate and graduate degree programs across six locations nationwide in Cambridge, Springfield and Lawrence, MA, San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Inland Empire, CA. It’s highly diverse student population consist of 68% females and 32% men with 63% of this population pursuing a degree part time on evenings and weekends. 

Riverwalk Properties is a prominent asset of Lupoli Companies, the owner and developer of several mixed-use properties that encompass more than 3.6 million square feet of commercial space. In 2003 Salvatore Lupoli, CEO and founder, searched for space to build a larger commissary for his growing chain of pizzerias, Sal’s Pizza. Following the purchase of the first mill, Lupoli bought nine more dilapidated buildings on the 46-acre parcel that he renamed Riverwalk Properties while spending nearly $200 million on acquisitions and renovations. Today, Riverwalk is home to over 200 companies that fuse together a diverse yet complimentary mix of office, retail and manufacturing spaces. 

The Boston office of Lincoln Property Company, a national commercial real estate company, provides brokerage, property management, appraisal/valuation, and development and project management services to a wide range of clients. In Massachusetts alone, Lincoln Property manages over 12 million square feet of commercial space and is responsible for leasing millions of square feet of space every year. 

Lupoli Companies is the parent company of a multi-dimensional organization that includes Riverwalk Properties, Thorndike Exchange, Sal’s Pizza Retail and Wholesale, JeNet Management and FlowFitness LLC. CEO and founder, Sal Lupoli is a classic “self-made man,” who has built several successful businesses from the ground up. There are two distinctive and complimentary divisions that operate under the umbrella of the Lupoli Companies, the Hospitality Division and the Real Estate Division.